In 2022 we’re opening our hearts to all forms of independent filmmaking. MIAFF celebrate, screen, promote and work with independent creators. Here at the centre of Italian culture you’ll be immersed in the new era of cinematography. We’re screening works that have the power to evoke emotions and change minds.
INDEPENDENCE -
is Future of Cinema that's happening now.
What we do
Annual Event with workshops,
Q&A, lunch with filmmakers and different types of further collaborations will be held in September 2024 for 6 days.

SUBMIT
Awards&Prizes

Best Picture
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Film Best Crime Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Film Noir
Best Virtual Reality
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Microfilm
Best Indie Film
Best Web Series
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Duo Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best Student Film
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Song in a Film
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Television Script
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature
Best First Time Screenwriter
SUBMIT
Award Winners
Winners – January 2024
The Carrier
Best Actor
Nevada 21
Best Web/TV Pilot
Shemortelle
Best Narrative Short
Whispers of Love
Best Screenplay Feature
Kidnapping
Best Duo
Envy
Best Child/Young Actress
La strada segnata
Best First Time Screenwriter
Union Street
Best Documentary
L'INCONTRO
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Canon - Knocked Out
Best Music Video
Video Store
Best First Time Director
The Short Escape
Best Screenplay Short
Dead Men Can't Dance - An Emma Rose Mystery
Best Television Script
Smile Library
Best Web Series
Out, Damned Spot
Best Experimental Film
Best Sound Design
Remember the Future
Best Student Film
Best Inspirational Film
House of silence
Best First Time Director
Best Actress
You're Early
Best Crime Film
Blood Star
Best Horror
Best Indie Film
Best Director
Best Cinematography
«THE BLIND» (2023)
Best Supporting Actor
The Unexpected Betrayal
Best Original Story
Bloodlands
Best Fantasy Film
Best Narrative Feature
Mourners
Best Drama
Best Picture
PIGSY
Best Animation
Carsick
Best Thriller
Rules & Terms
Films must have been completed in the past 4 years.
We consider films regardless of their premiere status. Even if your film has already premiered at another festival, whether it screened at a physical venue or online, it’s still eligible for consideration.
The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film
The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills, pics and posters for promotional purposes in various film magazines, social media, websites, etc.
  • Entry fees are non refundable.
  • English subtitles are required for foreign language films.
  • Shorts must be less than 50 minutes.
All projects over 50 minutes should submit to the feature category.

  • The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the film project.
  • Festival reserves rights to change date and place of the annual event due to COVID - restrictions.
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